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Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1880·John Taylor·Apostle
   "20. The power and authority of the lesser, or Aaronic Priesthood, is to hold the keys of the ministering of angels, and to administer in outward ordinances the letter of the Gospel—the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins, agreeable to the covenants and commandments.
   The Priesthood, Its Organization, Etc. — jodcopy citation
2. 1899·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   9. Xame the special offices in the Aaronic priesthood in order, with a statement of the specific duties and authority of each.
   The Articles of Faith — apostle_bookcopy citation
3. 1975·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   Brethren of the priesthood, I have in mind saying a few things tonight about courage. There are different kinds of courage, they say—physical courage and moral courage.
   We Need Men of Courage — cojccopy citation
4. 1980·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   Traditionally, God’s people have always been known as a covenant people. The gospel itself is the new and everlasting covenant. The posterity of Abraham through Isaac and Jacob constitute what is known as the covenant race. We come into the Church by covenant, which we enter into when we go into the waters of baptism. The new and everlasting covenant of celestial marriage is the gate to exaltation in the celestial kingdom. Men receive the Melchizedek Priesthood by an oath and covenant.
   “The Oath and Covenant Which Belongeth to the Priesthood” — cojccopy citation
5. 1984·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   As we strive to respond to President Kimball’s clarion call to missionary service, perhaps we should examine the Aaronic Priesthood pathway which provides the training, quickens the desire, and leads the lad who journeys along it not only to a missionary call but also to temple marriage and, at journey’s end, even to exaltation in the celestial kingdom of God.
   The Aaronic Priesthood Pathway — cojccopy citation
6. 1999·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   The inspiration came for the bishopric to take a busload of the deacons and teachers to Welfare Square here in Salt Lake City. Here they saw needy children receiving new shoes and other items of clothing. Here they witnessed empty baskets being filled with groceries. There was no money exchanged. One brief comment was made: “Young men, this is what the money you collect on fast day provides—even food, clothing, and shelter.” The Aaronic Priesthood young men smiled more, stepped higher, and served with a willing mind in the filling of their assignments.
   The Priesthood—Mighty Army of the Lord — cojccopy citation